Volume XXXI • Issue 4 • October, 2007

4931 South Peninsula Drive • Ponce Inlet, 32127 www.ponceinlet.org • www.poncelighthousestore.org (386) 761-1821 • [email protected]

2 From the Executive Director 3 Events Calendar

Regional History 4 European Conflict in La Florida 5 Rathlin West Lighthouse

Feature Article Letters from 6 Babcock

Object of the Quarter 8 Fourth Order Lamp 9 Volunteer News Thank You & Wish List 10 120th Anniversary Sponsors Education News

The Quarterly Newsletter of the LighthousePonce de Leon Preservation Inlet Light Station Association, • October 2007 Inc. From the Executive Director

s we approach the begin to encumber funds from the Cycle 19 The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse A120th Anniversary of General Operating Support Grant through Preservation Association is dedicated to the November 1st, 1887, the Florida Department of State, Division of the preservation and dissemination of lighting of the Ponce De Historical Resources, Historical Museums the maritime and social history of the Leon Inlet Lighthouse, Grants-in-Aid Program. Approved by the State Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station. planning is underway for Legislature, this important $29,266 grant will a celebration. We invite be applied to general operating costs at the our members, all Volusia Ponce Inlet Light Station during the 2007- 2007 Board of Trustees County residents, and lighthouse lovers to 2008 fiscal year. Wilda Hampton come celebrate this momentous occasion Trustee Emerita on Saturday, November 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. After twelve months of continual re-pointing, Robyn Hurd to 5:00 p.m. Included in the list of planned the mortar restoration of the Principal President activities are arts and crafts, live entertainment, Keeper’s Dwelling is complete. Deteriorating Tami Lewis educational workshops, family-oriented mortar was painstakingly removed by staff Vice President activities, and guided tours of the Lighthouse and replaced with an approved historic Bill Merrell and Light Station grounds. All Volusia County mortar mix. Many of the Light Station’s other 2nd Vice President residents will be admitted free of charge for historic structures have been scheduled to Bob Riggio this historic event. receive this service in the near future. Treasurer I am pleased to announce that several new Tony Girolami We would like to convey our sincere thanks Secretary exhibits have been recently added to the to the following sponsors for their generous Cheryl Cunningham museum. The Keeper’s Pantry, completed financial support: Bright House Networks, Earl Davis Sunset Quay Outfitters, Digital Press, Inc., this past summer, interprets the lives of the keepers’ wives and their domestic duties Gladys Davis Tomlinson Aviation, Inc., Brown & Brown Tara Lamb Insurance, Daytona Beverage LLC, Mary Ann at the Light Station. A second exhibit, titled Barbara LaVelle and Alan Redinger on behaf of the Halifax History of Ponce Inlet, provides visitors with Humane Society, our wonderful Corporate the opportunity to learn about the long Budd Solano Lampists, and the Association’s many Principal, history of the Ponce Inlet area from the 1600s First Assistant, and Second Assistant Keepers. through present-day. Advisory Committee Please refer to our Keeper Listing on page Speaking for both myself and the Board of Ginger Bayer three and the 120th Anniversary Sponsor Trustees, I would personally like to thank Maddy Elbers Listing on page ten for more details. Tomlinson Aviation for their generous support Edson Graham The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse of the museum. Your helicopter aviation Ellen Pagliarulo Preservation Association, Inc. celebrated its services provided us with some much Judy Huggins 35th Anniversary this summer and our focus needed modern aerial images of the Light The Light Station is published quarterly by the Ponce de is sharper than ever. I am proud to announce Station. Yours was a truly special contribution Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. that several of the programs discussed in the that we will continue to utilize in the years July newsletter have recently been completed to come. I invite anyone who is interested in Subscription is a benefit of membership in the and introduced to the Volusia County School making a financial contribution to either our Association. The Light Station welcomes letters and System with great success. Included in our list Annual Fund Drive or Endowment Fund to comments from our readers. of newly completed educational programs are; do so using the Donation Form found later the U.S.L.H.E. Traveling Library (please refer in this issue. Your generosity will help ensure Member: to the education article on page ten to learn the beacon remains lit for future generations. American Association of Museums more), the 120th Anniversary Student Art American Assoc. for State and Local History Show, and “Keepers in the Classroom”. Expect Florida Association of Museums the list of educational programming provided Florida Lighthouse Association by the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Sincerely, National Trust Forum Association to grow in the coming months as U.S. Lighthouse Society several other programs near completion. Port Orange & South Daytona The Association is pleased to announce that Chamber of Commerce Daytona Beach/Halifax Area the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station will AnnExecutive Director Caneer Chamber of Commerce

Museum Staff Maintenance Gift Shop Upcoming Meetings: Pat Satterfield Connie Bach Ann Caneer Oct. 10, 2007 Budget/Finance Executive Director Maintenance Manager Gift Shop Manager Wednesday Ed Gunnlaugsson Bill Bayer Donna Ryan Committee Meeting Director of Operations Steve Conklin Assistant Manager Oct. 15, 2007 Board of Trustees and Ellen Henry Jim Foley Donna Doan Monday Annual Membership Meeting Curator Steve Linkfield Fran Greene Mike Bennett Bob McLean Gail Harvey Nov. 19, 2007 Board of Trustees Meeting Project Mgr./Historian Ed Milano Valair Mitchell Monday Ralph Page Janet McSharry Bob Callister Dec. 17, 2007 Board of Trustees Meeting Programs Manager Budd Solano Alex Penn Monday Tom Zane Michael Tatum Cassie Robinson Registrar Jimmie Vanover Jeanine Tatum All meetings are held in the Gift Shop Bethel Blais Angelo Vigorito Bill Teasley Conference Room HR/Bookkeeping Mary Walsh Nancy Vigorito Administrative Asst. L.H. Beaconette: Nelly

2 October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station Walk into History

Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Lighthouse has served mariners Preservation Assoc. is a non-profit navigating the treacherous waters organization dedicated to the conser- along the Florida coast for generations, vation and preservation of this historic saving countless numbers of lives and lighthouse and grounds. ships in the process. Memorial Bricks make great Through the years, the light station holiday gifts for Birthdays, has suffered the abuse of Mother Weddings, Anniversaries, Memorials, Nature, time, and vandalism alike. Only Graduations, Dedications, Pets, etc. through the generosity of visitors Act Now, You may never get another like you can we maintain the level of opportunity. conservation necessary to keep this To purchase, please fill out the order historic tower’s beacon lit. form on the back of this flier and Help us maintain this beautiful light turn into cashier. Orders may also station by purchasing an engraved be mailed or faxed to the number commemorative brick to remember and address listed on this form or your visit, loved ones or special completed at our online store at event. www.poncelighthousestore.org.

All proceeds from the brick program go towards funding ongoing conser- Purchase options vation and preservation operations, include: program development and future 1. Standard 4”x8” Brick Paver historical exhibits. with 3 lines of text (max 12 You too can become part of history by characters per line) and purchasing a commemorative brick to lighthouse logo. be used within our facility. Cost: $75.00 2. Limited Edition 4”x8” 120th Anniversary Commemorative Brick with 3 lines of text (max 12 characters per line) with anniversary logo. Cost: $100.00 3. Duplicate full size 4”x8” brick sent to your home as a memento. Cost: $50.00 + S & H 4. Duplicate 1”x3” brick mailed to your home as a memento. Cost: $20.00 + S & H Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Memorial BricksPonce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Memorial Brick Program Now is your chance to support the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association and help fund current and future programs. Memorial bricks measure 4”x8”x21/4” and are engraved with both the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Historical Landmark Logo, or the 120th Anniversary Logo, and up to 3 lines of text. Duplicate bricks may also be ordered and make great conversation pieces, mementos, and paperweights. Duplicate bricks come in two sizes, 1”x3” @ $20.00 each, and in our regular 4”x8”x21/4” size @ $50.00 each. A $10.00 shipping and handling charge applies to all duplicate bricks. Memorial bricks will be used in the repaving of many of our non-historic walkways and will become a permanent part of the museum grounds. What better way to remember your visit, special event, or loved ones than with your very own specially engraved brick. Duplicate bricks must be purchased in conjunction with your memorial brick at the time of initial purchase. To order, please fill out the form below including your name, address, and telephone number. All engraving requests are subject to lighthouse staff approval.

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Each line is limited to 12 characters, including punctuation. Please leave spaces between words. I would like to purchase the following: a) Memorial 4”x 8”x 2 1/4” Brick Quantity: ______@ $75.00 /each b) 120th Anniv. 4”x 8”x 2 1/4” Brick Quantity: ______@ $100.00 /each c) Duplicate 4”x 8” x 2 1/4” Brick Quantity: ______@ $50.00 / each + $10.00 S & H d) Duplicate 1” x 3” Brick Quantity: ______@ $20.00 / each + $10.00 S & H Total: $______Customer Information: Membership discounts do not apply. Name: Street: City: State: Zip: Email (optional): Telephone:

3 Digit Credit Card #: Exp. Date: ❑ Visa ❑ MC Sec. Code: | ❑ Check (On back of card) Mail or Fax Order Form to: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse 4931 South Peninsula Drive Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 Fax #: (386) 761-3121 Phone: (386) 761-1821 Or Order Online at: www.poncelighthousestore.org

October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station New Keepers Events Calendar Corporate 2nd Assistant Lighthouse Events Oct–Dec 2007 Lampists Keepers Columbus Day Oct 8 (Mon) How did ancient navigators find their way across the ocean? Boondocks Restaurant Bob & Diane Lamontagne Special Activities From Wilbur by the Sea, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Learn about estimating speed using a compass and other 10:00am – 2:00pm Berlin and Denys, Inc. Harvey & Connie Bach navigational aids used in the 1500s. Included with regular Ponce Inlet, FL admission, no advance reservations required. New Smyrna Beach, FL Donald & Catherine Bauerle Bright House Networks Ponce Inlet, FL Canaveral Lens Demonstration Bill & Virginia Bayer Oct 12 (Fri) Join our old-time lighthouse keepers, as they talk about the Brochure Displays, Inc. 1:00 - 2:00pm Daytona Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and demonstrate Charles & Michelle Cameron their maintenance duties on the 1st Order Fresnel Lens. Caring Cleaners Daytona Beach, FL Included with regular admission, no advance reservations Daytona Beach, FL Andrew, Heide, Celia, & Andy required. Daytona Beach Carbone News Journal Lynnfield, MA Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FL Joe & Judy DiCarlo Oct 18–21 Enjoy casual tours of the historic grounds and learn about Port Orange, FL Special Activities From Daytona Beverage, LLC turn-of-the-century artifacts used at the lighthouse. Included Frederick & Shirley Eckersen 10:00am - 2:00pm with regular admission, no advance reservations required. Port Orange, FL Alexandria, VA Florida Power and Light Michael, Lauren, & Lisa Elsberry Ponce Inlet, FL 120th Anniversary Celebration Daytona Beach, FL Nov 3 (Sat) Learn about archaeology, knots per hour, compass reading and Dennis & Zackary Engel Special Activities From lighthouse flash characteristics. Kids, make your own light- Inlet Harbor, Inc. Owatonna, MN Ponce Inlet, FL 10:00am - 4:00pm house pennant. See a ham radio demonstration and talk to Dr. C.W. & Gail C. Fain someone many miles away. Free admission for Volusia County Inlet Harbor Realty Holly Hill, FL residents, no advance reservations required. Ponce Inlet, FL Janice, Dana, & Alain Fredey IBM Oviedo, FL Orlando, FL Art & Barbara Giles Homeschool Day Nov 8 (Thu) Special educational program designed for Home School Daytona Beach, FL Special Activities From Racing’s North Turn James & Martha Goodlet Students at a special admission rate. Contact Bob Callister at Ponce Inlet, FL 10:00am – 4:00pm Ponce Inlet, FL [email protected] for details. Raymond James Cliff & Kim Greene & Associates Inc. Minetonca, MN (Fri) Thanksgiving Gifts Ponce Inlet, FL Laurel Grotzinger Nov 23 Participate in family activities, make Christmas ornaments, Kalamazoo, MI Special Activities From observe the Canaveral Lens demonstration, and enjoy holiday Sunset Quay Outfitters 10:00am – 2:00pm music. Included with regular admission, no advance reserva- Port Orange, FL Mark & Karen Hudson Mims, FL tions required. Tomlinson Aviation, Inc. Inlet Harbor Realty Ormond Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL ECHO Rangers Program Volusia Properties Down the Hatch, Inc. Dec 9 (Sun) Special program in conjunction with Volusia County. Free Daytona Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL 1:30pm – 2:30pm admission with pre-registration by ECHO Ranger program Dr. Herbert & Ruth Kerman participants. Call Linda Taylor, ECHO Coordinator, at 386-668- Wickersham & Bowers Daytona Beach, FL 3840 for ECHO Program registration information. Daytona Beach, FL John L. & Patricia Ann La Belle Ponce Inlet, FL Early New Year’s Celebration Principal Lester & Tami Lewis Dec 27 (Thu) Enjoy family oriented activities, kid’s crafts and participate in a Keepers Ponce Inlet, FL Special Activities From children’s play, listen to live entertainment and see the Canav- Donna Lough 10:00am – 2:00pm eral Lens demonstration. Included with regular admission, no Casa Grande – L. Keith Depew, NY advance reservations required. Daytona Beach Shores, FL Ward & Terry Mead Ormond Beach, FL Frederick & Barbara Scott Miller Treadway Orlando, FL 2007–2008 Fall & Winter Lighthouse Hours Ponce Inlet, FL Jefferson & Pamela Ray Louise Nippert Altoona, FL Cincinnati, OH Phillip A. Rhodes Normal Hours of Operation Ponce Inlet, FL Alan & Mary Ann Redinger September 4, 2007– Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Ponce Inlet, FL Ernest C. & Margaret Rieth Ponce Inlet, FL May 27, 2008 (last admission at 5:00 p.m.) Robert, Margie, Robert, & Tony 1st Assistant Riggio Special Hours of Operation Keepers Ponce Inlet, FL October 1st Gift Shop Closed at 2:00 for inventory Diane Schamay Lighthouse, Museum, and Grounds will remain open. Ellen Barton Ponce Inlet, FL November 23rd–24th Thanksgiving Holiday Extended Hours Ponce Inlet, FL Neil & Jackie Sorensen 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (last admission at 6:00 p.m.) Daytona Beach Shores, FL Cheryl, Jim, & Shamus December 24th Early Close Cunningham Robert & Mary Ruth Trump (Christmas Eve) 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:00 p.m.) Ponce Inlet, FL Plymouth, IN

Anthony Girolami Lt. Col. William & Sandra Wester December 25th Closed for Holiday Ponce Inlet, FL Ponce Inlet, FL December 26th–30th Christmas Holiday Extended Hours Patrick & Debbie Pawling 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (last admission at 6:00 p.m.) Hamilton, OH January 1st Normal Hours of Operation

Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 3 Regional History

Johns River and came ashore near present-day European Conflict in La Florida Jacksonville. Ribault promptly renamed the river Riviera de Mai (May River), and erected irst visited by Discovering little of the valuable resources a stone marker adorned with the Fleur-de-lis F Juan Ponce de found in such abundance elsewhere in the that proclaimed the entire region a French Leon shortly after New World, the Spanish quickly developed possession. his initial discovery an attitude of indifference towards this wild of Florida on Easter and dangerous land that had cost them so Departing the St. John’s River, Ribault sailed Sunday, March 27, much with so little in return. Save for the approximately 170 miles to the north where 1513, Ponce Inlet has occasional raid to capture slaves for the gold he encountered a large bay which he named a long and interesting mines of Hispanola, or the infrequent stop Port Royal. Located just north of modern-day history. Prior to the to replentish wood and water supplies, the Hilton Head Island, Ribault explored what arrival of the Spanish, Spanish maintained almost no presence in Juan Ponce de Leon he described as “one of the greatest and the inlet was home to Florida. Not until the 1560’s, when France fairest havens in the world” before erecting a large population of began to challenge Spanish dominance in the a second stone monument on a small island Timucuan Indians until warfare, slavery, and New World, did Spain develop a new found in the middle of the sound. Choosing this European diseases decimated their numbers. interest in the largely unexplored peninsula. as the location for the first French colony, Ribault hastily constructed a small wooden Entering the inlet in fort which he named Charlesfort in honor of mid-April with the the king. Leaving 27 men behind to continue intent of replenishing construction of the newly formed colony, his wood and water Ribault boarded his ship and returned to supplies, de Leon France. conducted a quick survey of the area. Returning home, Ribault was dismayed 1513 Route traveled by Naming the area Rio to find that religious turmoil had erupted Ponce de Leon from de la Cruz (River of between the French Catholics and Protestant Puerto Rico to Florida the Cross) after the . Unable to secure the King’s unique shape formed by the convergence of continued support of the recently established the inlet, Spruce Creek, and the Halifax and Charlesfort colony, Ribault traveled to England Indian Rivers, Ponce de Leon and his crew “The French Land at Cape Francois” by Jacque Le in hopes of finding a sympathetic audience Moyne depicting Jean Ribault’s 1562 landfall near were promptly attacked by approximately present-day St. Augustine. with Queen Elizabeth. The Queen’s reaction sixty Indians from a nearby village.

Fending off the band of hostile natives, the Spaniards erected a stone marker somewhere along the north bank proclaiming the inlet as a Spanish possession before departing the area. Among the men returning to the ships was a captured Native American whom Ponce de Leon intended to use as a guide and translator later in the voyage.

Sailing south, the small fleet rounded Cabo de las Corrientes (now known as Cape Canaveral). Continuing down the coast, Ponce de Leon Jean Ribault met many Native Americans during his The French established their second colony in the travels in the New World. The Le Moyne illustration New World near a bluff at the mouth of the St. John’s navigated the Florida Straits, rounded the above depicts Ribault and a Timucuan Chieftain River. Named , this ill-fated colony Dry Tortugas, and sailed west into the Gulf of examining the stone marker erected by the French would be destroyed by Pedro Menendez in 1565. Mexico. Although failing to find an abundance on the banks of the St. John’s River in 1562. of precious metals, Ponce de Leon is credited to Ribault’s newly established colony was with one of the most significant discoveries Alarmed at the growing power and wealth anything but positive. Alarmed by France’s of the 16th century, the swift flowing Gulf of their Spanish and Portuguese neighbors, disregard of Spain’s territorial rights (England Stream. Accosted at nearly every anchorage the French government quickly realized the had its own colonial aspirations in the New by hostile Native Americans, the Spanish quit nation’s future depended upon their ability to World), Ribault was promptly imprisoned. the expedition and returned to St. Domingo establish American colonies of their own. In and Puerto Rico. Ponce de Leon would not 1561, a French Huguenot and accomplished In his absence, Rene Laudonniere (who had return to Florida until 1521, nearly twenty mariner named Jean Ribault was commissioned served as Jean Ribault’s second-in-command), years later. by King Charles IX to explore the North was selected by a reluctant King Charles to American coast, claim territories for France, lead a rescue mission to Charlesfort. Departing Encouraged by their discoveries elsewhere and establish a colony to achieve this goal. with 300 colonists aboard three warships in the Americas, Spain launched numerous and a galleon, Laudonniere arrived at the expeditions to Florida in the decades following Setting sail from the port of Le Harve in mouth of the St. John’s in 1564. Learning that Ponce de Leon’s initial voyage. Plagued by northern France in mid-February, 1562, Ribault Charlesfort had been abandoned, Laudonniere hostile natives and an unforgiving environment, sighted the Florida coast on April 30th of the elected to remain where he was and hastily nearly all of these later expeditions ended in same year. Heading north past the Rio de la erected a wooden stockade that he named failure. Cruz (Ponce Inlet), the French entered the St. Fort Caroline.

October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station 4 An aristocrat by birth, Menendez began construction Laudonniere proved himself ill on the outpost’s first equipped to lead the colonists fortifications. under his care. Faced with numerous obstacles and little Challenged by the Spanish, leadership, the fledgling colony Ribault realized that the colony’s soon found itself in dire straits future depended upon his ability and in need of assistance. to destroy St. Augustine while it In response to the alarming was still weak and disorganized. reports regarding Fort Caroline, Gathering over 500 of his King Charles dispatched the men, the Admiral set sail with recently released Jean Ribault the intent of launching a sea- 1584 Spanish Map of Florida to relieve Laudonniere and borne attack against his hostile take over administration of the Although many may viewed neighbors to the south. Arriving renamed San Mateo, Menendez marched back struggling colony. Departing his methods as ruthless off the coast of the Spanish to St. Augustine where preparations for the France with five ships loaded and extreme, St. Augustine colony, Ribault soon discovered arrival of the French fleet continued. founder Admiral Pedro with 500 soldiers, over 100 Menendez de Aviles that his ships drew too deep colonists, and much needed was instrumental in a draft to cross the harbor’s Approximately 60 miles to the south, Ribault supplies and provisions, Ribault reestablishing Spain’s claims shallow sand bar. Anchored off was dismayed to find that the wind and angry to Florida in the later half assumed command of Fort of the 1600s. shore and contemplating his sea had scattered much of his fleet along the Caroline in August, 1565. next move, Ribault’s plan was desolate coast between modern-day Ponce permanently shattered when a Inlet and Cape Canaveral. With their ships Learning of Jean Ribault’s mission to la Florida, violent hurricane caught his fleet unprepared lying crushed on the sandy beaches, the King Phillip II dispatched a force under and scattered it down the Florida coast. survivors faced a terrible dilemma: remain Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles to remind where they were or walk back to Fort the French that Florida belonged to Spain. Learning from a French traitor that the fleet Caroline through Spanish territory. Of the Ruthless, experienced, and fiercely Catholic, carried a majority of the colony’s fighting roughly 300+ survivors, 245 decided to risk Menendez quickly proved himself up to the force, Menendez immediately marched 500 of the hazardous journey. Those who remained task. his troops overland to Fort Caroline. began construction on a fort made from the ships’ wreckage. Arriving at the mouth of the St. John’s River The ensuing battle proved remarkably one- shortly after Ribault’s arrival, the Spanish sided with French casualties numbering Setting out in two groups (the later of which found the channel blocked by the French fleet. more than 140 dead and was led by Jean Ribault), the Unable to enter the harbor, Menendez turned 60 women and children Frenchmen began their long his fleet around and traveled 35 miles down captured. Of the original 250 journey back to the St. John’s the coast to an inlet he had seen on August defenders, only 50 managed River. Harassed by hostile 28th, St. Augustine’s Day. With to escape, including natives and deprived of food his ships safely anchored Rene Laudonniere and water, the men made and protected from and Jacques Le Moyne, their way across the Rio de seaborne attack, creator of the now la Cruz (Ponce Inlet) and famous Timucuan up the pristine beaches of Brass Strap Buckle and openwork filigree Meaning the “Place of Many doublet buttons found by archeologists near Indian illustrations. Slaughters”, Matanzas Inlet earned Volusia and Flagler Counties. Cape Canaveral. This site is believed to be a French Leaving some of his men to its name from the Spanish slaughter Continuing north, the camp erected by survivors of one of Ribault’s ill-fated rebuild the fort which he of nearly 250 French Huguenots ships that were wrecked along the coast in 1565. in 1565. continued on page 8 >

Lighthouses of the World red light, is located on a concrete pad built into a notch in a spectacular almost-vertical cliff. Rising behind the lantern is a 60 foot high square cylindrical tower, attached at its Rathlin West Lighthouse upper end to a 2-story keeper’s house, which is set into another, higher notch. (At this light station, the keepers Rathlin Island is in the North Channel 6 miles off the climbed down to the light.) All buildings are painted white northern coast of Antrim, Northern Ireland, and 16 miles for best contrast against the dark cliff face. from the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. The island is shaped The lantern is below the observation like an inverted L, with the shorter leg pointed south and This is one of the world’s most spectacular settings for platform and tower, on the next the longer one pointed west. It is surrounded by limestone a lighthouse. Building the station took three years and lower level. Photo courtesy and basalt sea cliffs reaching 470 feet in places. Three £400,000, a huge sum for the time. The Royal Society for irishislands.info lighthouses stand as monuments to this wild coast, while the Protection of Birds has a seabird observation platform over 40 recorded shipwrecks lie in the depths among atop the cliff close to the lighthouse. The lighthouse itself underwater cliffs, caves, and a marine botanical paradise. is inaccessible, but visitors can get close enough to take No cars are allowed on the island, but all three lighthouses photos over the edge of the cliff. can be reached on foot. The light, with a focal plane of 204 feet, continues as an The lantern is located on the One of the most spectacular lighthouses of the world is the active aid to navigation managed by the Commissioners lowest level at the base of the Rathlin West Lighthouse. Its lantern, exhibiting a flashing observation platform. Photo of Irish Lights. courtesy Pete Amass.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 5 Feature Article Letters from Babcock ovember marks the 120th anniversary of shore and one on the south. This plan was never Nthe Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station. We finalized and years passed. are proud to celebrate our history with a day of family fun activities on Saturday, November The shifting sands and dangerous sand bar at the 3, from 10 am until 4 pm. Sponsored by Bright inlet’s entrance claimed many ships. A petition House Networks, Sunset Quay Outfitters, Digital to Congress from the citizens of Jacksonville was Press, Inc., Tomlinson Aviation, Inc., Brown & drafted in 1880 to raise awareness of the need Brown Insurance, Daytona Beverage LLC, Mary for a new lighthouse at Mosquito Inlet. It was Ann and Alan Redinger on behaf of the Halifax finally decided that a major coastal light should Humane Society. Admission is free for all indeed be constructed between St. Augustine Boats such as the one above were used during the residents of Volusia County. Come join the fun! and Cape Canaveral, and on August 7, 1882, a building of the . See the Events Calendar on page three, or visit Congressional appropriation of $30,000 was The interior passage chosen by Babcock would our website at www.ponceinlet.org for more made to begin building the new light station. also enable him to inspect part of a project that information regarding this exciting event. would eventually become today’s Intracoastal Waterway. The Florida Coast Line Canal and The lighthouse beacon was illuminated for the Transportation Company was close to finishing first time on the evening of November 1, 1887. a canal that would connect St. Augustine to That night was the culmination of a process that the . The route would be via the began in 1836 with the collapse of the tower , then the canal, Smith’s Creek, and located on the south shore of what was then finally, the . The canal was within called Mosquito Inlet. The loss of that lighthouse five miles of completion, and Babcock planned was keenly felt by the plantation owners and to see it on his way down to Mosquito Inlet. His lumber businesses along the nearby rivers. own route would take him along Bulow Creek In 1842, a letter from the Commissioner of to the Halifax River, including at least one spot Lighthouses to Stephen Pleasonton of the US where the whaleboat would have to be hauled Treasury Department outlined a plan for two over land to the next body of water. new towers to be built, one on the inlet’s north It took Babcock and his companions two days to reach Mosquito Inlet. He described the inlet area as “having the appearance of being formed by the sea and winds. It has no heavy timber, simply a few scrub palmettos and such under growth as will live on sand in a semi-tropical climate. The portion near the inlet bears

Recreation of the original 1835 Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse by John McSwain Letter written by Chief Engineer of the Sixth Lighthouse District, Orville Babcock

In January 1883, a letter from the US House of Representatives was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury, inquiring as to how this appropriation was being spent. Since no information was available, Orville Babcock, Chief Engineer of the Sixth Lighthouse District, was sent to Florida to report on the situation. He gave a detailed account of his journey in a lengthy letter dated Mosquito Inlet February 7, 1883.

Babcock departed Charleston on Thursday, January 18, 1883, and arrived in St. Augustine on 1851 Survey Map of Mosquito Inlet Sunday, January 21st. He was traveling aboard the tender Pharos, and once in St. Augustine he discovered that the Pharos was too large to enter Mosquito Inlet. Babcock determined that attempting to go ashore in small boats from the Pharos would be too dangerous, so he decided to take interior waterways and approach Mosquito Inlet from the Halifax River. The wreck of the schooner Nathan Cobb lies The Lighthouse Tender Pharos was the last of the sail- stranded on Daytona Beach. driven tenders employed by the Lighthouse Service.

6 October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station evidence of recent change.” He examined the site of the 1835-36 tower and found all traces of the lighthouse had disappeared.

The north shore seemed to him “bolder” and more substantial, showing no evidence of having been disturbed by the elements. He wrote, “I respectfully recommend that the light be placed on the north side of the Inlet at a point … about ½ of a mile from the ocean beach, and about ¼ of a mile from the Halifax River, on the property now owned by B.C. Pacetti and his sister-in- law Merced (sic) Pacetti, being the property known as ‘Point Ponce’, the original Spanish grant having been given to Antonio Ponce and confirmed by the United States, and being Section 37 in Township 16 South of Range 34 East. The owner offers to deed the Government a site of 10 acres with right of way and wharf room on the Halifax River for $40 per acre, and as it is ‘hammock’ land and of some real value, I consider the price reasonable….The water in the Halifax at this point is deep to the bank, requiring but small expense for facilities for landing the material.”

Babcock also analyzed exactly how materials could be shipped to the remote inlet. It might have been possible to ship items from the Jacksonville area down the St. Johns to the Indian River and then back up to Mosquito Inlet. After exploration of these waterways he concluded, “The material for the establishment can be contracted for to be delivered at Fort Marion, in St. Augustine harbor. About 100 feet of wharf will have to be built, only 25 feet of it beyond low water mark. This ground is not occupied, and it is presumed the War Department will have no Copy of Plat Map for new Mosquito Inlet Light Station, c. 1883 objection to its use. From this point the material survey, Babcock sank a shaft near the center of St. Augustine and then sent to Mosquito Inlet can be transferred on scows via the canal, if the site and, when water was struck at 8 feet, he via the new inland water route if possible. completed, or with a steamer suited to the installed an artesian well. He tested the soil to Building supplies for the temporary structures work not drawing over 7 ½ feet of water when a depth of 24 feet and found sharp, clean sand needed to house the construction crew could loaded. The St. Augustine bar had at present 13 with lower levels consisting of increasingly be purchased from a mill near Daytona and feet of water at high tide. The distance from St. dense coquina with no trace of clay or mud. sent down the Halifax River to a landing at the Augustine bar to the Mosquito Inlet bar being lighthouse site. but 53 miles the sailing of a steamer can be so In a report sent to the Treasury Department on timed as to reach the Mosquito Inlet bar at high April 7, 1883, he wrote, “I would recommend a Throughout the summer and early fall of 1883, tide between daylight and dark.” concrete foundation resting on the soil below Orville Babcock was busy with looking over the the level of the water. This foundation to be bids for various aspects of the Light Station’s In conclusion, Orville Babcock stated that circular, forty-five feet in diameter at the bottom, construction and finalizing plans for the tower it would be practical to bring in any type of to be twelve feet thick and thirty-five feet in and keepers’ dwellings. In December, the building materials, but that brick would be diameter at the top.” He also recommended report of operations in the Sixth Lighthouse the most economical and simple to replace making the tower and planned multi-family District stated that lumber and supplies for if any ships were lost at sea due to “gales.” It dwelling identical to those at St. Augustine. Since the workmen’s quarters had been ordered and was not without danger that materials would the Lighthouse Service already had the plans delivered to the shore at the lighthouse site, eventually reach their destination. On February on file, this would save the expense of drafting fabrication of the metalwork for the tower had 9, 1883, the Committee on Location for the new new plans. These suggestions were later revised, begun in Philadelphia, and cement for the tower light station drafted a letter to the Chairman of prior to the construction of the Mosquito Inlet construction had been shipped to Mayport and the Lighthouse Board agreeing with most of Light Station. was ready for delivery to the new lighthouse. (A the recommendations made by Babcock and wharf had not been constructed at St. Augustine suggesting these be adopted. In his April letter, Babcock wrote again of as suggested by Babcock, but storage was the inlet’s shifting sands, shallow water, and available at the Jacksonville location.) In March, Orville Babcock once again visited dangerous currents. Building supplies such as Mosquito Inlet, this time to actually survey brick, he wrote again, should be shipped first On February 19, 1884, Babcock wrote to the the 10 acre lighthouse site that was being to the government land around Fort Marion in Chairman of the Lighthouse Board that he purchased from Bartola Pacetti. As part of the continued on page 8 > Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 7 Object of the Quarter raise and lower the wick, as these adjustments were tube. Between the inner and outer tubes was a pin in made by grasping and turning a flange at the base of a spiral groove. As the upper end of the outermost the glass chimney! tube was turned, the pin would force the inner tubes Fourth Order Lamp The first design of this lamp, produced before 1877, to rise or fall. The upper flange was designed with A recent and significant addition to our collection is a featured a knob that the keeper could turn to raise cooling holes, but it would still get very hot and was United States Lighthouse Establishment Fourth Order and lower the wick. At the other end of the wick not a very practical design. This type of lamp was kerosene lamp. Created in a size to fit a Fourth Order riser was a wheel of fine spikes that penetrated the produced from 1877 to 1900. Fresnel lens, this lamp was produced in the Lighthouse wick. As the knob was turned, the spikes forced A third style was finally made with a knob that Service lamp shop at its main depot on Staten Island. the wick up or down. This design did not the keeper could turn that would raise and These lamps were identified by a cartouche attached to work well with the tubular Argand-lamp style lower the wick inside the tubes. The keepers the front. The vintage glass chimney on our lamp shows wicks. The delicate spikes were easily bent were no longer in danger of burning their signs of actual use. or broken. fingers, and the wick riser functioned well. When the lamp arrived, we were startled to discover that The next version of the lamp, and the style of the After conservation, our new Fourth Order lamp there was no knob to raise and lower the wick. A little one in our collection, was designed with three interior will go on display in the Lens Exhibit Building where it research confirmed that no parts were missing. The tubes. The wick was sandwiched between the two will make a fine compliment to our reproduction keepers did indeed have to risk burning their hands to inner tubes. These were surrounded by an outer Fourth Order lens.

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had completed construction of the workmen’s quarters and Frenchmen found their route blocked by the swift and violent waters of other temporary buildings, and that some other materials had an inlet ten miles south of St. Augustine. been delivered. His examination of the site revealed that a brick foundation for the tower would be a better and less-expensive Trapped and unable to continue northwards, the French were quickly option than concrete, and he requested permission to make this discovered by an Indian who reported their presence to Menendez in St. change in the construction plans. Augustine. Meeting the survivors on the south side of the inlet, Menendez informed them of Fort Caroline’s recent demise and urged them to Orville Babcock worked tirelessly overseeing the construction of surrender. Having lost most of their food and weapons in the shipwreck, the new light station during the spring of 1884. He had been so the men had little choice but to capitulate. Disarmed and helpless, the taken with the Mosquito Inlet area that he purchased 100 acres of French were ferried across the inlet in groups of ten. land for himself adjoining the lighthouse site. The Sixth District’s April and May reports stated that the engine and boiler for hoisting Reaching the north bank, the French were quickly restrained and then materials had arrived, the tramway from the river shore to the marched behind a large sand dune. Hidden from their compatriots on the tower site had been completed, and many more supplies had opposite shore, Menendez demanded that they renounce their Protestant arrived. The metalwork was being fabricated on schedule, and faith and convert to Catholicism under fear of death. The majority of the despite some difficulties with the brick manufacturer, things were Huguenots refused and 111 Frenchmen were killed. Only ten Catholic progressing well. Frenchmen and six cabin boys were spared.

The last letter The events that transpired that bloody day were repeated two weeks from Babcock later when the second group, led by Admiral Jean Ribault, arrived at the in our collection inlet. Surrendering to Menendez after learning of Fort Caroline’s demise, is dated May 15, Ribault and his men refused to denounce their faith and soon met the 1884. In it, he same grisly fate as those who came before them. This time 134 were requested some killed. From that time on, the inlet has been called Matanzas–or–“place repairs to the of many slaughters”. tender Pharos as he was planning Although the location first known as Rio de la Cruz was never extensively another visit to colonized during the First Spanish Period, it was visited by the occasional Mosquito Inlet Spanish official and shipwrecked sailor. The area was surveyed for the in June. Sadly, first time in October, 1566, by Gonzalo Gayon while searching for an on June 2, 1884, east-west passage across the peninsula. Under orders from Menendez, Point Ponce with Lighthouse and Bartola Pacetti Orville Babcock Gayon mapped the inlet’s waterways and searched for French survivors failed to take from the previous year to serve as Native American translators. Plagued his own good advice about the dangers of entering the inlet by clouds of biting insects that infested the entire region, Gayon renamed from the Atlantic. While the Pharos sat at anchor in the ocean, the location Mosquito Inlet before returning to St. Augustine by way of he attempted to come ashore in a passing whaleboat against the the Halifax River (the first recorded use of the Intracoastal Waterway by advice of the Pharos’ crew. The steering oar broke, and the small Europeans). boat was capsized in the inlet. Babcock and three other men were drowned. With the exception of an extensive orange grove that was reported to exist on the west bank of the Hillsborough (now Indian) River in the late Despite this terrible setback, construction of the Light Station 1700s, a handful of suspected Spanish sites, and a limited collection of continued under the direction of Major Jared Smith. On November early Spanish documents (including the 1605 map of the area by Captain 1, 1887, when Principal Keeper William Rowlinski climbed the Alvaro Mexia), little evidence exists that would suggest that the area tower and lighted the lamp, he was initiating a tradition that surrounding Rio de la Cruz was ever colonized during the First Spanish continues today. The Light Station is not only a National Historic Period. Like most of Florida under Spanish rule, Mosquito Inlet remained Landmark, but is also a private aid to navigation that, after 120 relatively uninhabited until the transfer of Florida to the British Empire years, is still guiding marine traffic along the Florida coast. in 1763.

8 October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station Thank You Wish List

his quarter’s first thank-you We are in need of books (in good condition) on T goes out to our wonderful regional and Florida history, and lighthouses and volunteers, including Paul lighthouse history for our library. The Education Milward, whose expertise Department two heavy-duty media carts and several allowed us to participate for hand trucks. Donations of pre-1930s clothing, shoes, the first time in nationwide and hats, and personal items are always welcome. Antiques worldwide ham radio events. and vintage objects related to lighthouse history, and We also want to thank Allen local or Florida history are also needed. Bestwick, our radio room chief, for his research and tireless efforts in locating artifacts for the museum. As always, we thank Gladys, Earl, and Julie Davis for their ongoing contributions of knowledge as well as artifacts. We are very grateful to Tomlinson Aviation of Ormond Beach for their donation of several hours of helicopter time, which allowed us to obtain new and badly needed aerial images of the Light Station and Third Order lens. Above left: Lantern Room with 3rd Order Fresnel Lens Right: Arial View of Lighthouse. Photo of the Ponce Ham Radio Operator Volunteer Paul Milward talks Inlet Light Station taken during a helicopter flight to Lighthouses throughout the U.S. on National courtesy of Tomlinson Aviation (photos by Lynn Justice) Lighthouse Day Volunteer News

These past summer months have certainly Florida Lighthouse Day Volunteer Tommy Campbell teaches students about been active ones here at the Lighthouse. on September 15th. The the Science of Light and Fresnel Lenses in the Thanks in a large part to our dedicated corps success of these and Education Building. of volunteers, the Association hosted several many other events could special events these past three months. not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers.

We would like to thank Volusia County Reading Specialists Mary Diez and Anita Watson for taking time out of their busy schedules to help us develop the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Traveling Library. Both were instrumental in spreading the word about the program throughout the Volusia We encourage anyone who is interested in County School System. We would also like to volunteering at the Ponce Inlet Light Station to Girl Scouts participate in hand-on-history with express our appreciation to Suzi Preston, Visual volunteer John Mahn during Girl Scout Day at the contact Bob Callister, Program Manager, at (386) Lighthouse Arts Specialist for Volusia County Schools. Ms. 761-1821 ext. 18, or by email at bobcallister@ Preston’s advice and feedback regarding the ponceinlet.org. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse celebrated National 120th Anniversary Student Art Show proved Lighthouse Day on August 7th with family invaluable. Children learn about turn of the century household oriented workshops, live entertainment, and items with JoAnn Hamilton on National Lighthouse Day children’s activities throughout the grounds. Special thanks to John & Jackie Mahn, Tommy Held in honor of that historic day of August 7, Campbell, Art Hahn, Gerry Harris, Art and Tana 1789, when Congress signed into law an Act White, and all of our wonderful volunteers. that made the building and future support of Your dedication and spirit of volunteerism has all lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers played a significant role in this past summer’s within the United States a federal responsibility, success. Whether maintaining the Canaveral National Lighthouse Day is recognized as the Lens, leading tours up the tower, or talking birthday of the United States Light House with visitors in the rain or shine, you proved Establishment. time and again that your are all an integral part of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Team. Additional special events held these past three months included Independence Day at the We look forward to the return our seasonal Lighthouse, Racing Fans Family Day on July volunteers who like so many “snowbirds” 5th, Girl Scout Day on September 1st, and will begin to arrive in the coming months.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 9 Education News History of the U.S.L.H.E Traveling Library Boxes eing a lighthouse Lighthouse, a lightship, and the words “Property B keeper was a of the Light House Establishment”. lonely profession that The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is provided keepers proud to announce that the spirit of these and their families historic libraries has been resurrected with the with few social unveiling of our newest educational outreach and entertainment program, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Traveling opportunities. Often Library. Developed by historian Mike Bennett, living in isolated and Maintenance Department employees Jimmy locations along the Vanover, Pat Satterfield, and Bob McLean, this coast, a simple trip to new program features two reproductions of the the convenience store was neither simple nor Library Box currently on exhibit in the Second Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Historian Mike Bennett and volunteer Keepers Art Hahn convenient. Assistant Keeper’s Dwelling. and John Mann deliver the first U.S.L.H.E. Traveling Unable to obtain supplies on their own, Intended for use in area classrooms, Library to Media Specialist Jacqueline Ouellette of many light stations relied heavily on lighthouse each box contains a collection of lighthouse Hurst Elementary School. The visit was the official tenders for essential goods and services. Included themed books appropriate for children of unveiling of the both the U.S.L.H.E. Traveling Library Program and Keepers in the Classroom, two new in the long list of supplies varying reading levels along educational outreach programs developed by the commonly delivered by a with supplemental teacher Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association in tender was a wooden library resources. Included in each collaboration with Volusia County Schools. box filled with a wide variety traveling library box are an of books for the keepers assortment of lighthouse and their families. Made of and regional history videos, solid wood with heavy brass artwork, a six-foot tall Ponce hardware, a library box could Inlet Lighthouse, student be exchanged for a new one activities, games, and several whenever a tender came to deliver supplies. educational focus units. The books contained in these traveling With the help of Volusia County School libraries were carefully selected by public Board Reading Specialists Mary Dietz and Anita library personnel. While mostly fiction, books Watson, we hope that this newest addition to covering a variety of interests could be added our educational programming will become a when requested. Each box was marked with an highly valued resource of teachers throughout official Light-House Establishment bookplate the county. bearing a beautiful image of the Minot’s Ledge The following are proud supporters of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station 120th Anniversary Celebration

Gold Level Platinum Level Sponsor Sponsor Port Orange, FL

Silver Level Sponsor Silver Level Sponsor Silver Level Sponsor The Redinger Family Silver Level Sponsor on behalf of the Halifax Humane Daytona Beverage LLC Society Corporate Lampists Caring Cleaners Inlet Harbor Realty Volusia Properties Principal Keepers Daytona Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Daytona Beach, FL Boondocks Restaurant Daytona Beach Racing’s North Turn Wickersham & Bowers Casa Grande – L. Keith Wilbur by the Sea, FL News Journal Ponce Inlet, FL Daytona Beach, FL Daytona Beach Shores, FL Berlin and Denys, Inc. Daytona Beach, FL Raymond James IBM Frederick & Barbara New Smyrna Beach, FL Daytona Beverage, LLC & Associates Inc. Daytona Beach, FL Treadway Bright House Networks Port Orange, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Florida Power and Light Sunset Quay Outfitters Louise Nippert Brochure Displays, Inc. Cincinnati, OH Daytona Beach, FL Daytona Beach, FL Port Orange, FL Inlet Harbor, Inc. Tomlinson Aviation, Inc. Alan & Mary Ann Redinger Brown & Brown Insurance Ponce Inlet, FL Daytona Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Ormond Beach, FL

10 October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station Five Reasons to Give our donations enable us to fulfill our mission of preserving, protecting, and Yeducating the public about this wonderful National Historic Landmark. Because we receive no government funding at the local, state, or national level, we rely on your generosity. There are many reasons to give. Help keep history alive!

1: Educational Programs 2: On-Site Events Thousands of school students Family Fun Days, Beach visit the Lighthouse each Racing Day, Florida year for educational, hands- Lighthouse Day, Girl on programs and tours. and Boy Scout Days are some of the events we Teachers also benefit from host throughout the our summer social studies year. workshops. Families and other groups also enjoy special workshops and guided tours such as “Climb with the Keepers.”

3: Restoration 4: Outreach Besides carrying out the Exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities are available conservation and restoration to schools, libraries, home school associations, and other of the tower, historic buildings, m u s e u m s . and artifacts, the museum staff is These include internationally recognized for its the Lighthouse pioneering work in Fresnel lens Library Box, restoration. Filibustering to Cuba, and L u m i n o u s Lamps: Florida Lighthouses.

5: Endowment The Endowment Fund, whose capital is held in perpetuity, protects the Light Station by providing financial security for the long-term preservation, operation, and growth of the museum. Cash, stocks, mutual funds, and real estate are all donor options.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 Give Now—It’s Easy! ecome our partner by donating today, and help support our next 120 years! Your Btax-deductible contribution can be directed to the project or area of your choice. Just fill out the form below and use the attached envelope. Thank you!

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October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station 2nd Assistant Keeper ...... $100 Join the Ponce de Leon Inlet • All privileges of General or Family Membership • Recognition of your membership in the newsletters' New Lighthouse Preservation Keepers List Association 1st Assistant Keeper ...... $200 • All privileges of 2nd Assistant Membership A general annual membership includes: • Two gift General Memberships • Free admission to the museum and lighthouse during Principal Keeper ...... $500 regular hours of operation • All privileges of 1st Assistant Membership • 10 percent discount in the museum gift shop and online store • Personal guided tour of the Light Station • One subscription to The Light Station quarterly newsletter • Exhibit sponsorship recognition • Invitations to special events • Volunteer opportunities Corporate Lampist ...... $500 • All privileges of General or Family Membership for up to five company principals Membership categories: • Use of the Light Station's conference room for one meeting General ...... $20 with up to twenty attendees. This meeting will include a • The benefits listed above for one individual personal guided tour of the Light Station. • Recognition of your companies support in the newsletters' Senior ...... $10 New Corporate Lampist List • All privileges of General Membership for one individual • Exhibit sponsorship recognition 62 years or older Student ...... $10 • All privileges of General Membership for one individual 12 years or older with a valid student identification Family ...... $40 • All privileges of General Membership for the immediate family • Immediate family is limited to one or two adults and your children under age 18. Grandchildren are not eligible. • You will be issued one membership card for each parent, and each card will list the names of your children. Limit one coupon per member. Coupon may not be used in conjunction with any • Child under 12 must be accompanied by an adult other discount. Proof of membership must be shown at time of purchase. Not valid for purchase of Memorial Bricks. ✁ Good from October 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007 . Please complete the entire form to enroll, or join online at www poncelighthousestore. org. . For a family membership, you may list an additional adult and the names of all children: Select type of membership: Adult: ❑ General ...... $20 ❑ Senior ...... $10 Children: ❑ Student (submit copy of ID) ...... $10 ❑ Family ...... $40 (List any additional names on a separate sheet.) We will contact 1st Assistant Keeper, Principal Keeper or Corporate Lampist ❑ Gift Membership From: ______members to obtain gift membership and company principal information. ❑ Renewal Membership enclosed: $ ❑ 2nd Assistant Keeper ...... $100 Donation enclosed: $ ❑ 1st Assistant Keeper ...... $200 Total enclosed: $ ❑ Principal Keeper ...... $500 ❑ Corporate Lampist ...... $500 Please charge my: (check one)

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Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • October 2007 11 Gift Shop Bookmark Lefton Lighthouse Statue

C u s t o m - m a d e Add this beautiful 10” statue of the brass Ponce Ponce Inlet Lighthouse with rotating Inlet Lighthouse beacon to your or someone else’s bookmark flashed collection. Made by Lefton Company, with 24k Gold in a this finely crafted statue features a velour bag. A great 3-way switch for Off, Illuminate only, gift idea for any and Rotate and Illuminate. reading enthusiast. Item #: 3063 Measures 3” x 1”. Price: $49.99 Item #: 3298 Price $5.99 Lighthouse Historian Michael Bennett Lighthouse Historian Nantucket sweater

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image of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse on the Non-Profit Organization Christmas tree, Santa, dressed as front and crystal bedazzled letters. Lady a fisherman holding Ponce Inlet sizes are available in both pink and blue. Girls Lighthouse. This resin ornament sizes come in pink only. Please indicate size measures 4” tall. and color when ordering. Item #: 4332 Women Sizes: Price: $7.99 Med. Lg. or XL @ $22.99. XXL @ $23.99. Girls Sizes: S6/8, M10/12, L14/16, XL18/20 @ $19.99.

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Gift Shop specializes in unique lighthouse and nautical themed gifts for people of all ages. Our wide selection includes clothing, house wares, toys, and collectibles including a wide selection of Harbour Lights and other miniatures. Customers may also shop online at www.PonceLighthouseStore.org, and place orders by phone at (386) 761-1821 ext. 21.

Please contact the Gift Shop at (386) 761-1821 or via email at [email protected] for more information. Usual UPS shipping charges and a $4.00 handling fee apply to all orders.

October 2007 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station Ponce Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Inc. Association, Preservation 4931 South Peninsula Drive Inlet, Florida Ponce 32127 (386) 761-1821 www.ponceinlet.org